Honey Whipped Feta & Cranberry Crostini ✨🧀🍯
A perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and sweet—ideal for holiday gatherings or a quick, elegant appetizer!
Ingredients
✔ For the Crostini:
1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch pieces
1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
✔ For the Honey Whipped Feta:
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp honey
½ tsp lemon zest
✔ For the Cranberry Topping:
1 cup fresh cranberries
¼ cup sugar
2 tbsp water
¼ tsp cinnamon
✔ For Garnish:
¼ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Fresh thyme leaves
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Instructions
1️⃣ Toast the Crostini
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and lightly brush with olive oil.
3. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
2️⃣ Make the Honey Whipped Feta
1. In a food processor (or using a hand mixer), blend feta, cream cheese, honey, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
2. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. Set aside.
3️⃣ Prepare the Cranberry Topping
1. In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, and cinnamon over medium heat.
2. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries soften and burst (about 5-7 minutes).
3. Let cool slightly.
4️⃣ Assemble the Crostini
1. Spread a generous layer of honey whipped feta onto each toasted baguette slice.
2. Spoon the cranberry topping over the cheese.
3. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and fresh thyme for extra texture and flavor.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
Serve immediately as a festive appetizer for holiday parties, Thanksgiving, or a cozy gathering.
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✨ Tips & Variations:
✔️ Extra Crunch? Toast pecans before adding them.
✔️ More Sweetness? Drizzle extra honey over the top before serving.
✔️ No Fresh Cranberries? Use a cranberry jam or sauce as a shortcut!
✔️ Make Ahead: Prepare the whipped feta and cranberry topping in advance. Assemble just before serving.
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